Mike Sampson
‘Flashdance’ Coming to Broadway in Summer 2013
Wow, what a feeling! The 1983 movie ‘Flashdance’ – about a steel welder turned stripper turned ballet dancer – will soon be a Broadway musical from the creators of ‘Jersey Boys.’
Kim Kardashian Lobbying For Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is made up of over 2,000 sidewalk monuments to actors, musicians, directors and producers. Kim Kardashian believes she should be included on the Walk of Fame for being a reality star. We’ll let that sink in for a second.
What Were Stan Lee’s Least Favorite Marvel Movies?
Stan Lee has been a good company man for Marvel – he’s appeared in pretty much every modern Marvel movie ever made and has generally be a positive brand ambassador. But geez, even Stan Lee kinda hated the ‘Fantastic Four’ movies…
Biggest Summer Movies of 2012: What Was a Hit and What Flopped
A lot of movies came out in the Summer of 2012. Some were good and some were…not so good. But one thing’s for sure: they made a lot of money. We took a look back at some of the biggest movies of the Summer of 2012 to see what worked and what didn’t. Some films won’t surprise you – you mean ‘The Avengers‘ was a big hit?… – but others – people still go see those ‘Ice Age’ movies?! – will.
‘Finding Nemo 2′ to Bring Back Ellen DeGeneres
Though Pixar has yet to formally announce ‘Finding Nemo 2,’ the animation studio is quietly working hard behind-the-scenes to prep for the upcoming sequel. Director Andrew Stanton recently signed a deal to return and now come reports the Ellen DeGeneres is in talks to once again voice the forgetful fish Dory.
‘Dumb and Dumber 2′ Plot Revealed
‘Dumb and Dumber 2‘ may or may not ever happen – remember when Jim Carrey said he was out? – but the Farrelly Brothers are still talking as if it might and recently revealed their plans for the sequel.
ABC Moves ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ to 11:30 Slot Against Leno and Letterman
The Late Night wars are about to get more crowded. Since it debuted in 2003, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘ has aired at midnight, a half-hour after both ‘The Tonight Show‘ and ‘The Late Show with David Letterman.’ But ABC has announced that starting in January, ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ will move to 11:35pm and compete directly with both Leno and Letterman.
‘Top Gun 2′ – What Happens to the Sequel After Tony Scott’s Death?
Just one day before director Tony Scott tragically leapt to his death off a Los Angeles bridge, Tom Cruise was at the Naval Air Station in Fallon, Nevada doing research for his role in ‘Top Gun 2.’ But with Scott gone, will Cruise and Paramount proceed with their big sequel?
James Franco to Direct a Film on the Life of Lindsay Lohan?
Oh, James Franco… The actor who has made a career out of being unpredictable has done it again. Franco will direct an untitled film that will chart the very different lives of himself and Lindsay Lohan. Yes, we know. WTF. Read on for the best explanation we can offer…
In Memorium: Remembering the Victims of the ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Shooting
We had planning on starting fresh this week; moving on from the Colorado movie theater tragedy and returning to coverage of movies and television. But one more thing before we proceed. Let’s take a moment to meet the victims and remember all who died far too soon.
10 Actors You Probably Forgot Were Nominated for Oscars
For every role that can be considered “Oscar bait,” there are the roles that are completely out of the norm for the Academy Awards. The actors on our list all gave performances that have transcended Oscars and are more well-known for their contributions to pop culture.
Best Movie Trailers of 2012 (So Far)
There are a lot of movies to look forward to in 2012. So many, in fact, it’s easy to lose track of everything. We took a look back at some of the best movie trailers of the year to give you an idea of what 2012 has to offer at the movie theater. While the year is still young, there are already some amazing trailers.